Loader Error: Http Query Info A could not be located

It's been a very distressing week since I always had this error when opening an .ods (OpenDocument Spreadsheet) file and .odt (OpenDocument Text Document) file.
The error just pops up when starting my computer. The error says "Loader Error. The procedure entry point HTTP Query Info A could not be located in the dynamic link library WININET.dll." I have done some troubleshooting such as running SFC and scanning my whole system with antivirus. I also tried to re-install IE8 and OpenOffice 3.3. What should be my next step in solving this issue? Can someone please help? Thank you.
